Down here in the Southern Hemisphere it’s Summertime. A time of sunshine, sea breezes, heat waves, thunderstorms, surf, beaches, swimming pools and Christmas!

On the Quiet Side of the Great Lake it is a time of abundance, which brings the return of the bird life. Our bird baths become the feathered version of the office water cooler. Busy, and providing the opportunity to share the latest gossip.

There are growing babies! Our little possum doesn’t need to travel everywhere with mum now, and has gone from riding on mum’s back to going solo.

The Quiet Side is filled with the cries of Corellas, Cockatoos, Lorikeets, Rosellas, Egrets, White faced Herons, Black Swans just to mention several examples.

We get to enjoy all of these beautiful creatures because God provides for all His Creation. Psalm 104:13-15 The Passion Translation tells us:

From your kindness you send the rain to water the mountains from the upper rooms of your palace. Your goodness brings forth fruit for all to enjoy.

Your compassion brings the earth’s harvest, feeding the hungry. You cause the grass to grow for livestock, along with the fruit, grains, and vegetables to feed mankind.

You provide sweet wine to gladden hearts. You give us daily bread to sustain life, giving us glowing health for our bodies.

How can we not give thanks and praise to the God of Wonders!

Blessings,

Marilyn

Thanks to my friend Pam for her photos of the the lorikeets and the baby possum.